I am Jake B. Rydell and I am currently a student at Wayne State University pursuing a BFA in Theatre, a BA in Political Science, and a minor in Dance. I was born and raised in the metro Detroit area and remain there today, (though I hope to see more of the world given the opportunity). After graduation, I hope to go on to get my JD and continue to cultivate the plethora of interests I've grown to love in my life.

IN BRIEF

EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTOR, 4TH WALL THEATRE COMPANY

May 2017 - Present

Instructor at 4th Wall Theatre Company, a Detroit-based company focused on improving the lives of those with disabilities through theatre education and therapy. As an instructor, I am assigned sessions with individuals both young and old from across the southeast Michigan area and, in these sessions, I collaboratively teach acting, dance, and singing.

OUTREACH COMPANY ACTOR, JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE

August 2017 - Present

As a resident actor in the outreach company, I performed several one-act shows in rotation at various public schools throughout southeast Michigan. I was tasked with being fully prepared to play any and all of the male roles in these shows on any given performance day.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN THEATRE - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

August 2015 - Present

Four years of training in acting, voice, movement, and theatre history. Participated in numerous productions sponsored and produced by Wayne State as an actor and as a designer.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

January 2018 - Present

Secondary degree from Wayne State, featuring a number of classes centering on political theory and philosophy.

MINOR IN DANCE - WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

August 2015 - Present

Primarily rooted in jazz dance, but varied across styles including modern, ballet, congolese, and a number of social dances. Also included a select few classes about the history of dance and dance across the world.

CERTIFICATE OF ACTING - MOSCOW ART THEATRE SCHOOL

June 2018

Just over a month spent in the heart of Russia at the Moscow Art Theatre School receiving intensive, conservatory-style training in acting, ballet, singing, movement, and hand-to-hand stage combat.

SKILLS

MUSICIANSHIP

Skilled at playing guitar, bass guitar, drum set, hand percussion. Also able to play piano, ukulele, and mandolin. Experienced at providing musical compositions and arrangements in dance and theatre settings.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

In addition to native fluency in english, possesses an intermediate understanding of French (particularly text-based) and a basic understanding of Russian and American Sign Language.

Jake B. Rydell

Performer. Playwright. Professional.

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